Creamy Cheesecake (6 ingredients)
A stunningly simple, luxuriously creamy cheesecake with only six core ingredients. Perfect for special occasions, this recipe focuses on technique for a flawless, crack-free finish every time.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Total Time: 6 hr 15 min (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Keto-friendly option
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups keto cookie crumbs (or plain biscuit crumbs)
5/8 cup butter, melted
2 cups full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups sour cream, room temperature
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup superfine sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol) or superfine sugar
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C/325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make crust: Combine crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into pan. Refrigerate.
- Make filling: Blend cream cheese, sour cream, and sweetener until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix until just combined.
- Assemble: Pour filling over chilled crust. Smooth top.
- Bake for 50-55 min until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool in turned-off oven with door ajar for 1 hr. Then cool completely at room temp.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- Ensure ALL ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- The slow cooling process is critical to prevent cracks.
- For halal compliance, verify all dairy and cookie ingredients for hidden non-permissible components.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 192 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 309 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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